Watermill near a Flowing Brook by Joseph Mallord William Turner

Watermill near a Flowing Brook 1795 - 1797

josephmallordwilliamturner

aged paper

toned paper

yellowing background

landscape

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

natural palette

pencil art

botanical art

watercolor

warm toned green

Joseph Mallord William Turner's "Watermill near a Flowing Brook," created between 1795 and 1797, is a watercolor painting showcasing the artist's early interest in capturing the beauty of nature. The artwork depicts a picturesque watermill nestled amidst a lush landscape, with a flowing brook cascading through the scene. Turner's use of light and shadow, along with delicate brushstrokes, creates a sense of tranquility and movement, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the idyllic setting. The painting exemplifies Turner's talent for rendering natural elements with both accuracy and artistic flair.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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With his grand visionary landscapes, William Turner would become one of the most important artists of the 19th century. The seed of this development is already contained in this early watercolour. By eliminating clear contours, Turner created a great sense of unity in the scene. He scraped off areas of pigment in places, as a result of which the water of the brook seems to be in constant motion.